Can lah: how Singlish is finding its voice in Singapore’s language story
When Natasha Ann Lum was growing up, there was no place for Singlish – an English-based creole language in Singapore – at home. Her...
Chinese team builds first commercial ‘3-lane highway’ in optical fibre to boost capacity
China activated the world’s first three-band optical fibre communication system early this month, technology that its developers say could expand the carrying capacity of...
Philippines’ Duterte to undergo another health check to determine fitness for ICC trial
The International Criminal Court ordered a medical assessment of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to determine whether he is fit to stand trial, with...
UFC Freedom 250 Pre-Fight Press Conference
UFC holds a pre-fight press conference at 9 p.m. ET on June 12 ahead of UFC Freedom 250, an event commemorating the 250th anniversary...
DOJ Closes Investigation Into Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros., Opening Door for Merger
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) closed its antitrust investigation into Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Friday, opening the door...
G7 summit offers Trump, Modi chance to reset ties after US strikes kill Indian sailors
A possible meeting next week between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump offers a chance to reset ties following a...
Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning for second time
Published: 10:37am, 13 Jun 2026Updated: 4:11pm, 13 Jun 2026 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...
Out of the shadows: Huawei’s ‘chip queen’ steps back into the spotlight with scaling law
After seven years working in the shadows, He Tingbo stepped back into the limelight last month. The head of Huawei Technologies’ secretive semiconductor business...
Trump says ‘swift and lethal’ US strike kills leader of Venezuelan prison gang
Published: 9:31am, 13 Jun 2026Updated: 11:01am, 13 Jun 2026 President Donald Trump said late on Friday that a “swift and lethal kinetic” US strike...